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Punta Cana: Whale Whatching Sanctuary Experience

4.5 / 5

15 reviews

Activity provider: Go Excursions
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    Punta Cana: Whale Whatching Sanctuary Experience

    Activity provider: Go Excursions

    From US$ 159 per person

    Enjoy an incredible full-day experience out on the waters of the Dominican Republic. You can observe whales in their sanctuary on a day trip full of adventure.

    About this activity

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    Covid-19 precautions
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    Duration 14 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, German, French, Spanish
    Pickup included
    Pickups are normally from hotel lobbies or hotel meeting points. Residences or apartments are at the main gate entrance.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit a whale sanctuary
    • Admire the panoramic views of the beautiful bays of Miches and Samana
    • Encounter the beautiful Bacardi Island (Cayo Levantado)
    Full description

    After having been collected from your accommodation, you will begin your day out on the water to watch whales in their natural sanctuary.  You will visit a beautiful natural area aboard a certified boat out in the privileged waters of Samaná and Miches Bay. The whale watching sanctuary in Samana Bay is the winter home of a sea giant, an acrobat of the sea: the humpback whale. From January to March, these waters are their stage and refuge as they come here to give birth to their young or to find a partner to perpetuate their species through further generations. Expert guides will take you to enjoy this natural wonder aboard boats that are specially designed for this activity. As you observe these enormous and majestic beings (which can reach 53 feet in length and 40 tons in weight), you will learn more about their biology, ecology and behavior.

    Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Guide
    • Snacks on the bus
    • Entrance fee to the whale sanctuary
    • Visit to Cayo Levantado Island (Bacardi Island)
    • Visit to Waterfall El Limon
    • Exotic welcome drink
    • Open bar (consisting of beer and rum) in Cayo Levantado
    • Grilled buffet lunch in Cayo Levantado Island
    • Gift shop souvenirs
    • Photos/videos (available to purchase)
    • Gratuities (optional)
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 4 years
    • Pregnant women
    • People with back problems
    • People with mobility impairments

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Towel
    • Swimwear
    • Sun hat

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    •  This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, people with impaired mobility, or people with severe back problems
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 15 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      4.3/5
    • Value for money
      5/5

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    The trip was amazing! I would suggest bringing singles. For each activity there are workers who help you through each activity for ex. Horseback, bartenders, tour guide. It’s something I forgot to bring so just reminding you all. Also, the reason it’s a 4 and not 5 is bc during the horse trip some horse workers kept yelling and whipping their horse to go and that definitely made me feel bad for even being on them like that. Other than that make sure you eat a big breakfast bc lunch is not till 1 or 2. Bring sneakers and flip flops!! Also remember to breathe and embrace the water splashing you at the end beginning and end of the trip bc you will get wet! Overall great experience just a few quirks to smooth out.

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    March 18, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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    Well-arranged trip, transfer from bus to boat to horse and back went very smoothly. The waterfall is really worth seeing, recommended to actually swim in it (albeit cold). A bit busy on the boat and therefore little space, but seeing the whales is very cool. Guide is fluent in 4 languages, hats off.

    January 27, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Netherlands Verified booking

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    Beautiful tour

    March 27, 2022

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    Christoph – Germany Verified booking

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    Product ID: 351691

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